Matching articles for "Flu vaccine"
Seasonal Trivalent Influenza Vaccine for 2010-2011
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 4, 2010; (Issue 1348)
Annual vaccination against influenza A and B viruses is
the most effective method of preventing influenza. An
upcoming issue of The Medical Letter will review drugs
for chemoprophylaxis and treatment of...
Annual vaccination against influenza A and B viruses is
the most effective method of preventing influenza. An
upcoming issue of The Medical Letter will review drugs
for chemoprophylaxis and treatment of influenza.
Advice for Travelers
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 1, 2009; (Issue 87)
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for information about appropriate vaccines and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. Guidelines are also available from the Infectious Diseases...
Patients planning to travel to other countries often ask physicians for information about appropriate vaccines and prevention of diarrhea and malaria. Guidelines are also available from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
Influenza Vaccine 2008-2009
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 6, 2008; (Issue 1296)
Annual immunization against influenza A and B is the most effective method of preventing infection and has been shown to reduce influenza complications. Changes this year include a vaccine with three new...
Annual immunization against influenza A and B is the most effective method of preventing infection and has been shown to reduce influenza complications. Changes this year include a vaccine with three new influenza antigens and expanded age criteria to include all children 6 months to 18 years of age. An upcoming issue of The Medical Letter will review drugs for prophylaxis and treatment of influenza.
Influenza Vaccine 2007-2008
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 8, 2007; (Issue 1271)
Annual immunization against influenza A and B is the most effective method of preventing infection and has been shown to reduce associated complications....
Annual immunization against influenza A and B is the most effective method of preventing infection and has been shown to reduce associated complications.
Addendum: Influenza Vaccine 2006-2007
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 23, 2006; (Issue 1246)
Since the publication of our article on influenza vaccine (October 9, 2006), a fourth inactivated vaccine (FluLaval - GlaxoSmithKline) has been approved by the FDA for use in people ≥18 years old. It is sold...
Since the publication of our article on influenza vaccine (October 9, 2006), a fourth inactivated vaccine (FluLaval - GlaxoSmithKline) has been approved by the FDA for use in people ≥18 years old. It is sold in 5-mL multi-dose vials. Each 0.5-mL intramuscular dose contains 25 mcg of mercury.
Influenza Vaccine 2006-2007
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 9, 2006; (Issue 1245)
Annual immunization against influenza A and B is the most effective method of preventing infection and has been shown to reduce associated...
Annual immunization against influenza A and B is the most effective method of preventing infection and has been shown to reduce associated complications.
Antiviral Drugs for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Influenza
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 21, 2005; (Issue 1222)
Antiviral prophylaxis is indicated for influenza exposures that occur before (or less than 2 weeks after) vaccination with inactivated vaccine, or in years when circulating strains differ from those included in...
Antiviral prophylaxis is indicated for influenza exposures that occur before (or less than 2 weeks after) vaccination with inactivated vaccine, or in years when circulating strains differ from those included in the vaccine. Antiviral drugs can also be used for treatment of patients who develop symptoms of influenza, regardless of vaccination status.
Please see Update: Influenza Resistance to Amantadine and Rimantadine
Please see Update: Influenza Resistance to Amantadine and Rimantadine
Influenza Vaccine 2005-2006
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 24, 2005; (Issue 1220)
Annual immunization against influenza A and B is the most effective method of preventing infection and has been shown to reduce associated complications. A future issue of The Medical Letter will review drug...
Annual immunization against influenza A and B is the most effective method of preventing infection and has been shown to reduce associated complications. A future issue of The Medical Letter will review drug prophylaxis and treatment of influenza.